Bench Top Freeze Dryers

Bench Top Freeze Dryers

VirTis is one of the most established freeze dryer manufacturers in the world. Combined with FTS Systems, the SP Scientific freeze dryer group of products and services is one of the most technically innovative and superior freeze drying manufacturers today. The company is focused on understanding the freeze drying needs of researchers everywhere and dedicated to providing top-quality equipment with superior application and technical support.

Benchtop Pro with Omnitronics

The VirTis BenchTop Pro freeze dryers have been designed to meet the needs of the most demanding research laboratories. Each system can be configured to meet your present and future needs. Condenser refrigeration packages of -55°C, -75°C, -85°C and -105°C can meet the demands of both aqueous or aqueous-solvent based formulations.

Key Features & Benefits

Compact, bench-top design

Available in 3, 8 and 9 liter configurations

Direct chamber, flask and/or rack drying capabilities

PLC-based Omnitronic controller

Choice of refrigeration system to meet various process requirements

Optional manifold, racks and accessories avaliable

Optional Components & Accessories

Wide Mouth Filter Seal Flasks (PDF)

Stoppering-Tainer (SC-1 Stainless Steel)

Stainless Steel Drum Manifold (18-Port)

Tree-Type Stainless Steel Manifold (8- or 12-Port)

Stainless Steel Vertical Manifold (12-Port)

Bulk Shelf Rack (Unheated or 35C Heated)

Performance Specifications

3 Liter

8 Liter

9 Liter

ES

XL

XL

ZL

ES

EL

Lowest Condenser Temperature (°C)
(50 Hz / 60 Hz)

-52 / -55

-72 / -75

-72 / -75

-102 / -105

-52 / -55

-82 / -85

Maximum Condenser
Capacity (L)

3

8

9

Maximum Ice Condensing Capacity in 24 hours (L)†

2

3

5

Maximum Deposition Rate
(L/hour)†

0.08

0.13

0.21

Number of Compressors

1

1

2

1

2

Compressor Horsepower

1/3

3/8

1/3, 3/8

1/3

1/3, 3/8

System Refrigerant

MO89

R245fa/R508B

R245fa/R508B

M089/R1150

MO89

R407C/R508B

Average Vacuum Time to
100 Millitorr (minutes)**

15

18

Lowest System Vacuum (mT)**

≤ 20

Note: Performance specifications are based on SP Scientific test data from units operating at an ambient room temperature of approximately 20 °C. SP Scientific recommends an operating range of 15-25 °C (59-77 °F).